hello from the New forest.

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hello from the New forest.

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im and old fella with an old bike. Yamaha Thunderace. both of us are a bit worn now.
only come out to play in nice weather.
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Hello and welcome. Whereabouts in the forest are you?
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Near Hythe.
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'ythe. I knew it well in the 1970s and 80's, being from Dibden.
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its a nice part of the world.
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Welcome in JCR. Lots of oul boys on here,I'm one of the young and carefree. :thumbup:

The Chunderace is a good solid yoke,if a little on the weighty side.
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I love a thunderace, great choice.

Welcome!
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thank you.
its a nice bike indeed.
i think it may be time for something a bit smaller now though.
im getting that new bike itch.
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Hello! :D
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Welcome jcr, new bike dilemma approaching. 🙂👍
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Welcome, I'll wave from the other side of the Solent..... :)
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Welcome from a little further east along the coast :obscene-drinkingcheers:
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